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W4 in the bag! Scared about W5

Just finished W4! I never thought I would. But... when Sarah says ‘slow down, you can stop running now’ believe me I do not give her even one extra step of...

Just finished W4! I never thought I would. But... when Sarah says ‘slow down, ...

Ladyinthehat

•6 years ago

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Gentle run!

Morning all, went for a gentle run this morning with no Strava, no 5K+, no music, just my ordinary wrist watch for time keeping, and it was so enjoyable with...

Morning all, went for a gentle run this morning with no Strava, no 5K+, no music...

Gran4z

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 9 run 2 & sub 30mins!

Week 9 run 2. Managed to beat my 5k time from the other day! 29:47, pace 5:55/km. Feeling pretty chuffed with that, though my calves are really feeling it!!!...

Week 9 run 2. Managed to beat my 5k time from the other day! 29:47, pace 5:55/km...

Meg82

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3 - DONE!! I GRADUATED!!

Yay! Just got back, pushed on to do a full 5K (I won't say the time but it was definitely over 30 minutes!). Can't believe I'm done! Going to rest for a few...

Yay! Just got back, pushed on to do a full 5K (I won't say the time but it was d...

Wannarun5k

Graduate•6 years ago

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Persevere and the benefits come

I had a very enjoyable afternoon yesterday, a paella party with lots of beer so wasn't sure about going out this morning but went anyway and managed a nice...

I had a very enjoyable afternoon yesterday, a paella party with lots of beer so ...

Berksrover

Graduate•6 years ago

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What counts as 5k?

I've just finished week 8 (to my enormous surprise...!) Tracking with Runkeeper and today for the first time my total distance came in at 5.34km, up from 4.79...

I've just finished week 8 (to my enormous surprise...!) Tracking with Runkeeper ...

SPrunning

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R3 😍😍😍

Decided to try get W5R3 out of the way early this morning as it’s been really bothering me, I set off feeling really nervous for some reason and as reassuring...

Decided to try get W5R3 out of the way early this morning as it’s been really bo...

Walswife

•6 years ago

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W9r1

First 30 min run completed and tried a different route. Even ignored comments made by a couple of sarky cyclists. Thought it’s easy for you your on wheels....

First 30 min run completed and tried a different route. Even ignored comments ma...

Woggle

Graduate•6 years ago

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Heeded advise and something great happened !

Listened to what was said and went out early, drank water, slowed down and ended up running further than I've ever ran before and enjoyed it... Thank you all...

Listened to what was said and went out early, drank water, slowed down and ended...

Dawnie16

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduate!

I completed W9R3 yesterday! Only running 4.1km but I'm pretty happy to be running consistently for 30 mins. I still can't quite believe that i can actually do...

I completed W9R3 yesterday! Only running 4.1km but I'm pretty happy to be runnin...

CCarnall

Graduate•6 years ago

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Started today

So unfit and want to lose weight and get healthy for myself and my family x

xkateyloux

•6 years ago

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Dreaded stitch

Hi all i completed couch to 5k felt amazing. And want to continue. My problem is on nearly every run a raging stictch appears around 10 mins in. Then i run...

Hi all i completed couch to 5k felt amazing. And want to continue. My problem ...

Pipcat15

•6 years ago

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"Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart."

I know we don't use the word "failure" here but I know many people are so scared to "fail" they don't want to even try. "Fail early, fail often, fail...

I know we don't use the word "failure" here but I know many people are so scared...

GoGo_JoJo

Graduate•6 years ago

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Week 7 complete!

I have been on week 7 for over 3 weeks due to a knee injury. Went out early this morning after a very unsuccessful attempt the other day. Finally I managed to...

I have been on week 7 for over 3 weeks due to a knee injury. Went out early this...

Hev1988xx

•6 years ago

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W2r1 lactic acid in lower calves/ankle area

Hi all, completed wk1 no probs. In fact I really enjoyed getting back out there, post-abdominal surgery. Did wk2r1 2 days ago and found it extremely painful...

Hi all, completed wk1 no probs. In fact I really enjoyed getting back out there,...

Brandt131

•6 years ago

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Consolidation

I graduated nine days ago and I’m glad I forced myself out on my last day in Florence because although I had told myself I could run along the waterfront in...

I graduated nine days ago and I’m glad I forced myself out on my last day in Flo...

ArthurJG

Graduate•6 years ago

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Graduated a few weeks ago opinions please

On the day I graduated I did the 5k. But since then for the last two weeks I've been up and down with the jogging as not been well. I have changed my route...

On the day I graduated I did the 5k. But since then for the last two weeks I've ...

Suzi73

Graduate•6 years ago

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W5R2 - My first 8min run....and I cracked it!!!!😁

I am sat here in total disbelief and amazement at having completed 2 laps of 8 min runs........ 5 weeks ago....I cudnt run for even 1 min without being out of...

I am sat here in total disbelief and amazement at having completed 2 laps of 8 m...

Hotheels

Graduate•6 years ago

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After Friday's fail I just completed Wk6!

Hi, To beat the heat I was out of the house at 7am whilst hubby and kids were asleep and I just ran for 25 minutes! Properly chuffed. I slowed down and sang...

Hi, To beat the heat I was out of the house at 7am whilst hubby and kids were as...

BrownA

•6 years ago

6 Replies

W3 R1

Done it feeling pretty good and no injuries. Slowed down a bit and kept an even pace which seemed to do the trick

Done it feeling pretty good and no injuries. Slowed down a bit and kept an even ...

DaveA1958

Graduate•6 years ago

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W9R3

I now a graduate wooooooooo!!!!!! Can I get my badge please ?!!!!

Patjoub

•6 years ago

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W2R2 - feel a bit discouraged

Found that much harder than w2r1. Really felt like my legs were going to give out after just 2 of the 6 runs. Not sure how progressing to more running in week...

Found that much harder than w2r1. Really felt like my legs were going to give ou...

Emcdee

•6 years ago

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Wk 8 run 1

Well I’m now running for 28mins non stop so now I guess I need to try to up the speed.

Well I’m now running for 28mins non stop so now I guess I need to try to up the ...

Pencoed18

Graduate•6 years ago

1 Reply

So far so good

Well as you are probably all aware this is at least my fourth attempt at C25K. Up till now all is well and I can report no new injuries or strains or random...

Well as you are probably all aware this is at least my fourth attempt at C25K. U...

Pete1w

Graduate•6 years ago

10 Replies

What do you do for post-grad consolidation?

I was tempted to sign-up for one of the 10k plans, but I'm not really doing 5k yet so it seemed premature. So far I've just repeated my (around 4K) graduation...

I was tempted to sign-up for one of the 10k plans, but I'm not really doing 5k y...

telford_mike

Graduate•6 years ago

26 Replies

Being a wuss, a lazy bum....kinda scared wk7

My last run was Monday wk7 r2 which actually was a re-repeat run as didn’t feel confident. Since then I kinda been scared to go out for a run as worried I...

My last run was Monday wk7 r2 which actually was a re-repeat run as didn’t feel ...

Peet999

Graduate•6 years ago

17 Replies

W2R3 completed

Yay! That's Week 2 done and dusted :) It felt a lot easier than R2 but then I guess progression is at play. Can't wait for W3R1 as that's the one that I'd got...

Yay! That's Week 2 done and dusted :) It felt a lot easier than R2 but then I gu...

antonioa

Graduate•6 years ago

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W10r3 and a day of firsts

Well - I took the plunge today and turned up for my first 5k parkrun (having never got to 5k yet) and I left Sarah in the car 😔. I missed her because although...

Well - I took the plunge today and turned up for my first 5k parkrun (having nev...

Sybilw

Graduate•6 years ago

35 Replies

Meals + other exercise? (Confused)

Hi, I've just done week 1 and moving on to week 2, just did w2r1 yesterday. However, I've been thinking if my diet is affecting my ability to run and if...

Hi, I've just done week 1 and moving on to week 2, just did w2r1 yesterday. Howe...

sunny_runner127

•6 years ago

16 Replies

Failed hard at W5R3

Hi, I started the programme at 114kg and 6'1" and not having done anything more strenuous than run up a flight of stairs for many years. I got through weeks 1...

Hi, I started the programme at 114kg and 6'1" and not having done anything more ...

publife

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for July 2018

W4 in the bag! Scared about W5

Gentle run!

Week 9 run 2 & sub 30mins!

W9R3 - DONE!! I GRADUATED!!

Persevere and the benefits come

What counts as 5k?

W5R3 😍😍😍

W9r1

Heeded advise and something great happened !

Graduate!

Started today

Dreaded stitch

"Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart."

Week 7 complete!

W2r1 lactic acid in lower calves/ankle area

Consolidation

Graduated a few weeks ago opinions please

W5R2 - My first 8min run....and I cracked it!!!!😁

After Friday's fail I just completed Wk6!

W3 R1

W9R3

W2R2 - feel a bit discouraged

Wk 8 run 1

So far so good

What do you do for post-grad consolidation?

Being a wuss, a lazy bum....kinda scared wk7

W2R3 completed

W10r3 and a day of firsts

Meals + other exercise? (Confused)

Failed hard at W5R3

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